PLUNK FOR Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

plunk (for)

verb

variants or plonk (for)

Definition of plunk (for)

as in to endorse

to promote the interests or cause of I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions

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Two Republicans in Florida's House delegation have endorsed Mills' challenger, Ryan Elijah, a former local television anchor.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Russell Fry endorses ex-rival Darline Graham after failing to advance to special GOP US Senate primary runoff.

— , FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorse

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In the two years since the accident, Alicia, 35, has taken on the role of caregiver for her 37-year-old husband, supporting his therapy exercises, managing appointments and advocating for him within the medical system.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Immigration advocates’ concerns about this second contract announcement focussed on whether the organization was capable of filling that gap.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

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That ability is probably there for just about every retailer, even the tiniest ones, according to Linda Toth, executive director of Conexxus, an industry technology group that supports convenience stores and gas stations.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The distinctive frame already resembles the aircraft that will eventually soar through Titan’s dense orange skies, complete with landing skids, support arms for its eight rotors and the housing for its nuclear power system.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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